Summer Green Vegetables
When I was getting ready to talk about Chinese food and sustainability last week on the China-US Women's Foundation Women's
Keeping it casual: Chinese food on the run
I've never had trouble throwing together a quick meal or a snack, but once I started learning about Chinese food
Wishing you happiness in the Year of “spiritual leaders of the gastronomic realm”
The Chinese birthrate, even in the 21st century, ebbs and flows depending on whether babies will be born in a
Take a Break from Turkey: An Alternative Thanksgiving Meal
If you’d like to try something new for Thanksgiving rather than the usual turkey (or tofurkey) and cranberry sauce, take
My Favorite Breakfast (Tofu Nao)
My son Tom found my favorite cold cereal at a shop in his Beijing neighborhood, but after eating a Chinese breakfast with him
Fun Facts: Potatoes
The potato, native to Peru and associated with northern Europe, is well-known in China. In fact, China is the world’s
Chili or “Red” Oil (Hong You)
Chili or "Red" Oil (Hong You) 自製辣椒醬 Author: Karen Christensen Ingredients 2 c. peanut, corn, or other mild vegetable oil
Uyghur Five-Spice Blend
Uyghur Five-Spice Blend Author: Laura Kelley Ingredients 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns 3 tablespoons black peppercorns 10